Daytona Cubs Insider: A look at the team's probable batting order

Published: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 5:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 6:40 p.m.

A quick look at the Daytona Cubs' probable batting order for Thursday's season opener against Brevard at Jackie Robinson Ballpark:

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SEASON OPENER

WHEN: 7:05 p.m. ThursdayOPPONENT: Brevard County ManateesWHERE: Jackie Robinson BallparkNEED TO KNOW: There will be pregame ceremonies around 6:45 p.m. and a postgame fireworks show. Although it's a Thursday, the Cubs' "Thirsty Thursday" promotion will not be in effect.TICKETS: VIP seats, $12; general admission grandstands and bleachers, $7 adults, $6 seniors 60 and up, children 13 and under and military.MORE INFO: daytona.cubs.milb.com

1. Zeke DeVoss, CF

The University of Miami product was a midseason Midwest League All-Star for low-A Peoria last season. He led the league in walks (88), was third in runs scored (88) and fourth in on-base percentage (.382).

2. Tim Saunders, 3B

The Marietta (Ohio) College product was a first-team All-American and Ohio Athletic Conference Player of the Year last season. He played 49 games in the minors last season, including 12 in Daytona.

3. Javier Baez, SS

Rated as the Cubs' top prospect by Baseball America, Baez hit .298 with four home runs and 10 RBIs in spring training for the Chicago Cubs. Those numbers do not include a pair of home runs that he hit against Japan's World Baseball Classic team.

4. Jorge Soler, RF

Rated as the Cubs' third-best prospect by Baseball America, Soler is entering his first full season of minor league baseball after signing a nine-year, $30-million contract last year.

5. Stephen Bruno, 2B

At 5-foot-9, 175 pounds, Bruno might not fit the prototype of the typical middle-of-the-order hitter, but he did win the Midwest League batting title last season with a .361 average.

6. Dustin Geiger, 1B

Geiger had 17 home runs and 53 RBIs in 75 games with Peoria last season. He also tied Peoria's single-game franchise record with eight RBIs in an Aug. 1 game against Quad Cities.

7. John Andreoli, CF

Andreoli played in 121 games for Daytona last season. He led the Florida State League in walks (75), steals (55) and was third in on-base percentage (.402).

8. Chad Noble, C

Noble played in 49 games for Daytona last season, hitting .188 with 16 RBIs. Taylor Davis and Micah Gibbs also figure to see time behind the plate.

9. Taiwan Easterling, DH

Easterling, who played three seasons as a wide receiver on the Florida State football team, will battle with former Stetson standout Ben Carhart and Taylor Davis for at-bats.

<p><i>A quick look at the Daytona Cubs' probable batting order for Thursday's season opener against Brevard at Jackie Robinson Ballpark:</i></p><p><b> 1. Zeke DeVoss, CF </b></p><p>The University of Miami product was a midseason Midwest League All-Star for low-A Peoria last season. He led the league in walks (88), was third in runs scored (88) and fourth in on-base percentage (.382).</p><p><b> 2. Tim Saunders, 3B </b></p><p>The Marietta (Ohio) College product was a first-team All-American and Ohio Athletic Conference Player of the Year last season. He played 49 games in the minors last season, including 12 in Daytona. </p><p><b> 3. Javier Baez, SS </b></p><p>Rated as the Cubs' top prospect by Baseball America, Baez hit .298 with four home runs and 10 RBIs in spring training for the Chicago Cubs. Those numbers do not include a pair of home runs that he hit against Japan's World Baseball Classic team. </p><p><b> 4. Jorge Soler, RF </b></p><p>Rated as the Cubs' third-best prospect by Baseball America, Soler is entering his first full season of minor league baseball after signing a nine-year, $30-million contract last year. </p><p><b> 5. Stephen Bruno, 2B </b></p><p>At 5-foot-9, 175 pounds, Bruno might not fit the prototype of the typical middle-of-the-order hitter, but he did win the Midwest League batting title last season with a .361 average. </p><p><b> 6. Dustin Geiger, 1B </b></p><p>Geiger had 17 home runs and 53 RBIs in 75 games with Peoria last season. He also tied Peoria's single-game franchise record with eight RBIs in an Aug. 1 game against Quad Cities. </p><p><b> 7. John Andreoli, CF </b></p><p>Andreoli played in 121 games for Daytona last season. He led the Florida State League in walks (75), steals (55) and was third in on-base percentage (.402).</p><p><b> 8. Chad Noble, C </b></p><p>Noble played in 49 games for Daytona last season, hitting .188 with 16 RBIs. Taylor Davis and Micah Gibbs also figure to see time behind the plate. </p><p><b> 9. Taiwan Easterling, DH </b></p><p>Easterling, who played three seasons as a wide receiver on the Florida State football team, will battle with former Stetson standout Ben Carhart and Taylor Davis for at-bats.</p>